Fog/Mist 44°
Tag:

Jamaal Bowman

Politics
New Poll Shows Latimer With Lead Over Bowman In Westchester Democratic Primary New Poll Shows Latimer With Lead Over Bowman In Westchester Democratic Primary
New Poll Shows Latimer With Lead Over Bowman In Westchester Democratic Primary A new poll is shining light on who may come out on top in the closely-watched race between Westchester County Executive George Latimer and incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman for New York's 16th District seat. According to new findings from a poll conducted by The Mellman Group, Latimer, age 70, currently holds a 17-point lead over his opponent, Rep. Jamaal Bowman, age 48, the pro-Israel group DMFI PAC announced on Thursday, April 4. Related Report - Bowman/Latimer Westchester Primary Draws National Attention The new analysis was conducted by surveying 400 voters in the 16th District who represe…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Politics
Westchester Democratic Congressional Primary Draws National Attention Westchester Democratic Congressional Primary Draws National Attention
Westchester Democratic Congressional Primary Draws National Attention As the New York Democratic primary election draws closer, the race for the state's 16th District seat between Westchester County Executive George Latimer and incumbent Jamaal Bowman is attracting nationwide attention and exposing divisions within the party.  The race between Latimer, age 70, and Bowman, age 48, is exposing tensions within the Democratic Party that will likely come to a head as residents within the 16th District cast their votes in the primary election on Tuesday, June 25, primarily centered on the ongoing conflict between Gaza and Israel.  Earlier …

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
News
Graffiti Found At Jewish-Owned Stores In Westchester Graffiti Found At Jewish-Owned Stores In Westchester
Graffiti Found At Jewish-Owned Stores In Westchester Two Jewish-owned businesses at a Westchester shopping center were the victim of vandalism, officials said.  The graffiti was discovered on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Jewish-owned Cheryl's Closet clothing store and Scoop Shop at the Golden Horseshoe shopping center on the border of Scarsdale and New Rochelle at 1088 Wilmot Rd., according to New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman. In a statement, Bowman condemned the act.  "Let me be clear: I strongly condemn antisemitic actions that target Jewish Americans because of their religion or conflate the actions of the Israeli government with ou…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Politics
George Santos Calls For Expulsion Of Westchester Rep. Bowman For Pulling Fire Alarm: Report George Santos Calls For Expulsion Of Westchester Rep. Bowman For Pulling Fire Alarm: Report
George Santos Calls For Expulsion Of Westchester Rep. Bowman For Pulling Fire Alarm: Report Ahead of a third floor vote on his expulsion from the US House, NY Rep. George Santos is calling for the removal of his colleague, Rep. Jamaal Bowman, for pulling a fire alarm at a congressional building, according to a report by ABC News.  Santos, a Republican, made his comments against Bowman while addressing reporters outside the Capitol Building on Thursday morning, Nov. 30, only one day before the House is set to vote on an expulsion resolution that could kick the embattled New York representative out of his office.  According to ABC News, Santos said he would introduce a res…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
News
NY Congressional Candidate Pauses Campaign To Let Westchester Executive Latimer Decide On Run NY Congressional Candidate Pauses Campaign To Let Westchester Executive Latimer Decide On Run
NY Congressional Candidate Pauses Campaign To Let Westchester Executive Latimer Decide On Run A New York congressional candidate running for the 16th Congressional District seat has paused his run in order to allow Westchester County Executive George Latimer to make a decision on whether or not he will pursue the seat.  Michael Gerald, a Democratic candidate for the NY-16 Congressional District seat, announced on Tuesday, Oct. 31 that he would be pausing his campaign until Latimer decides if he is running for the same seat or not.  The 16th district is made up of the southern part of Westchester County, including the suburban cities of White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Roche…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
News
New Update: Westchester Rep. Bowman To Pay Fine After Pulling Fire Alarm, He Says New Update: Westchester Rep. Bowman To Pay Fine After Pulling Fire Alarm, He Says
New Update: Westchester Rep. Bowman To Pay Fine After Pulling Fire Alarm, He Says In response to being criminally charged with a misdemeanor for pulling a fire alarm at a congressional building in Washington, DC, New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman has promised to pay a fine to resolve the situation.  Bowman (NY-16), a Democrat, was charged with falsely pulling a firearm in connection to an incident that happened on Saturday, Sept. 30, according to numerous reports.  Earlier Report - Westchester Rep. Bowman Charged With Misdemeanor After Pulling Fire Alarm: Report The 16th district is made up of the southern part of Westchester County, including th…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
News
Westchester Rep. Bowman Charged With Misdemeanor After Pulling Fire Alarm: Report Westchester Rep. Bowman Charged With Misdemeanor After Pulling Fire Alarm: Report
Westchester Rep. Bowman Charged With Misdemeanor After Pulling Fire Alarm: Report New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman has been criminally charged with a misdemeanor after pulling a fire alarm at a congressional building in Washington, DC while rushing to make a vote, according to a report by NBC News.  New, updated report - New Update: Westchester Rep. Bowman To Pay Fine After Pulling Fire Alarm, He Says Bowman (NY-16), a Democrat, now faces a charge of falsely pulling a firearm in connection to an incident that happened on Saturday, Sept. 30, NBC News reported.  The 16th district is made up of the southern part of Westchester County, including the suburban citie…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
News
'To Know Him Was To Love Him': Man Shot Dead By Cop In Westchester Remembered 'To Know Him Was To Love Him': Man Shot Dead By Cop In Westchester Remembered
'To Know Him Was To Love Him': Man Shot Dead By Cop In Westchester Remembered A 37-year-old man who was killed in a police shooting in Westchester is being remembered as a loving father who was devoted to his son and family.  New Rochelle resident Jerrel "Cee2" Garris, age 37, died on Monday, July 10 after spending a week in a coma at Westchester Medical Center following a shooting incident on Monday, July 3.  Earlier Report - New Update: Man Shot By Cop In New Rochelle Dies, Attorney General Says On the day of the incident, Garris was shot by New Rochelle Detective Steven Conn after he allegedly grabbed another officer's gun to try and remove it…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
News
Fatal Police Shooting: Detective's Actions Were 'Necessary,' APA Of Westchester Says Fatal Police Shooting: Detective's Actions Were 'Necessary,' APA Of Westchester Says
Fatal Police Shooting: Detective's Actions Were 'Necessary,' APA Of Westchester Says As the New York Attorney General’s Office investigates a fatal police-involved shooting in Westchester, a law enforcement organization is saying that the choice to fire a shot likely saved officers' lives.  In a statement issued on Wednesday night, July 12, Detective Keith Olson, President of the Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester, said that the police shooting of New Rochelle resident Jerrel Garris on Monday, July 3, was "necessary" in potentially saving the lives of New Rochelle officers involved in the incident. Earlier Report - New Update: Man Shot By Cop…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
News
New Update: Man Shot By Cop In Westchester Still Alive, Police Say: NY Rep Retracts Statement New Update: Man Shot By Cop In Westchester Still Alive, Police Say: NY Rep Retracts Statement
New Update: Man Shot By Cop In Westchester Still Alive, Police Say: NY Rep Retracts Statement New, updated report: New Update: Man Shot By Cop In New Rochelle Dies, Attorney General Says This story has been updated.  A man who was shot by a detective in Westchester after allegedly resisting arrest is still alive in a hospital, police said, prompting a New York congressman to retract a claim that he had died. New Rochelle resident Jerrel Garris, age 37, remains at Westchester Medical Center in critical condition after being shot by Detective Steven Conn in an incident on Monday, July 3, New York State Police Trooper Aaron Hicks said on Friday, July 7 around 2 p.m…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Politics
‘Children Are Dying’: Westchester Rep Gets Into Shouting Match With Colleague Over Gun Control ‘Children Are Dying’: Westchester Rep Gets Into Shouting Match With Colleague Over Gun Control
‘Children Are Dying’: Westchester Rep Gets Into Shouting Match With Colleague Over Gun Control The heated debate over gun control in the US spilled into the halls of Congress during a shouting match involving New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman that has since gone viral online. Video of the incident shows Bowman, a Democrat whose 16th District covers southern Westchester County and parts of the Bronx, arguing with Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in a hallway outside the House chamber on Wednesday, March 29. In the clip, Bowman, a former teacher and middle school principal in the Bronx, is seen telling reporters that Republicans are “cowards” and “gutless” for not supporting legislat…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Bowman Easily Wins In Race Against Former Mayor In Westchester County Bowman Easily Wins In Race Against Former Mayor In Westchester County
Bowman Easily Wins In Race Against Former Mayor In Westchester County Incumbent Democratic US Rep. Jamaal Bowman trounced Republican challenger Miriam Levitt Flisser to once again represent New York's 16th congressional district, which includes much of Westchester County.  Bowman beat Flisser, the former mayor of Scarsdale, by more than 50,000 votes, according to Ballotpedia.  In a statement released on Wednesday, Nov. 9, Bowman outlined his priorities for his second term.  "We will continue to fight for health care as a right, not a privilege. We will continue to fight for reproductive freedom. We will continue to fight for meaningful gu…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Politics
Two Westchester Legislators Running For Congress Two Westchester Legislators Running For Congress
Two Westchester Legislators Running For Congress With Congressional district lines redrawn to include two updated seats in Westchester, a pair of prominent lawmakers in the region announced their intentions to run for office. Westchester County Legislators Catherine Parker and Vedat Gashi, both Democrats, announced their plans to run for Congress in the new 16th District which is currently represented by Congressmen Jamaal Bowman while Congressman Mondaire Jones represents the new 17th District. A Rye resident, Parker previously announced her intention to challenge Bowman in the 16th District, which now includes most of lower and mid-Wes…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Politics
Lawmaker Speaks Out On 'Bigotry, Racism' During Northern Westchester BOE Meeting Lawmaker Speaks Out On 'Bigotry, Racism' During Northern Westchester BOE Meeting
Lawmaker Speaks Out On 'Bigotry, Racism' During Northern Westchester BOE Meeting A Hudson Valley lawmaker is speaking out after several parents and residents had to be escorted by police out of a Board of Education meeting after becoming unruly and allegedly making racist comments to the crowd and board members. On Thursday, Feb. 10, multiple residents had to be removed from a Lakeland Central School District Board of Education meeting after they stirred up trouble and used racial slurs toward parents and members of the board. The Lakeland Central School District includes parts of six towns, including Yorktown, Cortlandt, and Somers in Westchester, and Carmel, Philipsto…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
NY Officials Call On Con Ed To Review Billing Practices After 'Extreme' Bill Increases NY Officials Call On Con Ed To Review Billing Practices After 'Extreme' Bill Increases
NY Officials Call On Con Ed To Review Billing Practices After 'Extreme' Bill Increases New York lawmakers have called on Con Edison to review its billing practices after a recent surge in energy costs.  State officials reported that the cost of natural gas this winter has increased, and some customers have seen their electric and/or natural gas bills more than double. Officials said the increases were caused by a global rise in prices due to higher energy usage this winter, increased demand internationally, and increased economic activity. The New York Public Service Commission sent a letter to Consolidated Edison CEO Timothy Cawley on Friday, Feb. 11, as…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
ID Released For 16-Year-Old Gunned Down In Westchester ID Released For 16-Year-Old Gunned Down In Westchester
ID Released For 16-Year-Old Gunned Down In Westchester Police investigators in Westchester have released the ID of a 16-year-old who was shot and killed by a teen now facing a murder charge. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to the corner of 4th Street and Washington Avenue at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25, where there was a report of a shooting that had just taken place. Upon arrival, New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that officers found the New Rochelle resident, Julian Oliveros, on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers administered first aid at the scene, and Oliveros was tran…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Politics
Westchester Congressman Arrested During Voting Rights Protest At US Capitol Westchester Congressman Arrested During Voting Rights Protest At US Capitol
Westchester Congressman Arrested During Voting Rights Protest At US Capitol A New York congressman was among more than two dozen people arrested during a voting rights protest at the US Capitol, authorities announced. Congressman Jamaal Bowman, who represents the southern half of Westchester County and parts of the north Bronx, was arrested for demonstrating outside the Capitol after the group protesting was warned multiple time, police said. The demonstration came hours after Democrats failed to change Senate rules regarding voting rights legislation in advance of the 2022 midterm elections. In total, Bowman and 26 other people were arrested for crowding, obstruc…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
Lawmakers Back Afghan Refugee Resettlement In New York Lawmakers Back Afghan Refugee Resettlement In New York
Lawmakers Back Afghan Refugee Resettlement In New York With turmoil and unrest unfolding in the Middle East, some lawmakers have come forward to back Afghan refugee resettlement in New York. Soon-to-be New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took to social media this week said that the Empire State would welcome refugees and that it's time to help (Afghans) who find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place. Related story - Undocumented Immigrants Flown Into Westchester County Airport On Private Flights, Reports Say “When I served in Congress, I met with many Afghans when I traveled to their country. They were there for us, now it's time for us to …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Politics
Cuomo Doubles Down, Saying He Won't Quit Despite New Calls To Resign From Influential Democrats Cuomo Doubles Down, Saying He Won't Quit Despite New Calls To Resign From Influential Democrats
Cuomo Doubles Down, Saying He Won't Quit Despite New Calls To Resign From Influential Democrats Saying "what's being alleged simply did not happen," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that despite growing calls to step down amid a flurry of sexual harassment allegations, he will not resign. "I never harassed anyone, I have never abused anyone, I have never assaulted anyone, and I never would," Cuomo said in a conference call with reporters early Friday afternoon, March 12. Earlier in the day, more high-profile Democrats called for him to resign, including members of New York's Congressional delegation. The National Organization for Women also said he should resign. “The bravery individu…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Politics
COVID-19: $1.9T Relief Plan Gets Final Congressional Approval; Here's When To Expect Checks COVID-19: $1.9T Relief Plan Gets Final Congressional Approval; Here's When To Expect Checks
Covid-19: $1.9T Relief Plan Gets Final Congressional Approval; Here's When To Expect Checks Relief is on the way for millions of people as President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act got its final congressional approval, paving the way for COVID-19 stimulus relief checks to be distributed in the coming weeks. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a final Senate-revised version of the highly popular relief package on Wednesday afternoon, March 10. It's designed to assist those struggling financially during the pandemic and boost the country’s economy, help reopen schools, and slash poverty in the United States. With it earning its final approval, Biden is expec…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: Mother Of New Congressman Representing Westchester, NYC Dies From Virus COVID-19: Mother Of New Congressman Representing Westchester, NYC Dies From Virus
Covid-19: Mother Of New Congressman Representing Westchester, NYC Dies From Virus The COVID-19 pandemic hit close to home for an elected official in the Hudson Valley who announced his mother died following a fight with the virus. Congressman Jamaal Bowman, whose district includes parts of Southern Westchester and the Bronx, said that his mother, Pauline Bowman, died over the weekend on Valentine's day due to COVID-19. Bowman announced that his mother died on social media on Tuesday, Feb. 16, which drew the condolences of elected officials across New York. “It is with deep sorrow that I share the passing of our mother, Ms. Pauline Bowman," he posted on Twitter. "She bat…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Politics
Jones, Bowman Declared Winners, Other Dems Lead In Hudson Valley Congressional Races Jones, Bowman Declared Winners, Other Dems Lead In Hudson Valley Congressional Races
Jones, Bowman Declared Winners, Other Dems Lead In Hudson Valley Congressional Races Democrats are leading in congressional races across the Hudson Valley, with Mondaire Jones of District 17 and Jamaal Bowman of District 16 declared victors in their respective races, NY-19 incumbent Antonio Delgado announcing his win on Twitter.  Jones, a lawyer who graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Law School, takes over the seat representing much of Westchester and all of Rockland held for decades by Nita Lowey, who retired. "I am humbled by the trust voters in Westchester and Rockland have placed in me, and grateful for the opportunity to serve the community that raised…

SHARE

by Christina Coulter
Politics
Ex-Middle School Principal Jamaal Bowman Leads 16-Term Congressional Incumbent Eliot Engel Ex-Middle School Principal Jamaal Bowman Leads 16-Term Congressional Incumbent Eliot Engel
Ex-Middle School Principal Jamaal Bowman Leads 16-Term Congressional Incumbent Eliot Engel Former middle school educator Jamaal Bowman is declaring victory over longtime incumbent Congressman Eliot Engel in the 16th District of New York. Engel, a 31-year incumbent in the 16th District, which includes parts of the Bronx and Westchester County, was trailing Bowman by a tally of 61.7 percent versus 34.9 percent, according to the latest numbers released by officials. Though the numbers are unofficial, and there are thousands of mail-in votes still to be tallied, it is believed that Bowman has built a large enough lead that Engel can’t catch up. “From the very beginning, we anchored …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Politics
Ocasio-Cortez Ally Launches Primary Challenge Against Eliot Engel Ocasio-Cortez Ally Launches Primary Challenge Against Eliot Engel
Ocasio-Cortez Ally Launches Primary Challenge Against Eliot Engel Justice Democrats, the progressive group that backed U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset over incumbent Congressman Joe Crowley last year, is now supporting a 2020 primary challenge against another senior Democrat. In a campaign to unseat 30-year U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, the group said it supports Jamaal Bowman, a middle school principal and former teacher in the Bronx. New York’s 16th Congressional District includes southern Westchester and part of the Bronx.  Bowman, 42, announced his campaign via this video on Tuesday. He’s running on a political platform centered on inve…

SHARE

by Jon Craig